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2003 Hyundai Getz 1.3L Petrol · WM03 ADX

WM03 ADX

2003 Hyundai Getz (1.3L, petrol). First registered 12 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 72,546 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
HYUNDAI GETZ
Year / Origin
2003 · Bristol
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 07 Jun 2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
Recorded Mileage
72,546 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 07 Jun 2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Nov 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1341cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 4 June 2025 at 62,498 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by successful repairs. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the initial test but passed shortly thereafter, suggesting that the owner is willing to rectify specifically identified faults once flagged rather than allowing them to persist. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,700 miles per year. There was a significant jump of 12,060 miles between May 2023 and May 2024, followed by another 10,888 miles in the year leading to the June 2025 test. This indicates a recent increase in usage after periods of lower activity. While low mileage generally reduces wear on drivetrain and engine components, it often leads to degradation of rubber-based parts and corrosion in the braking system due to lack of regular use. A buyer should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as low-mileage cars from this era frequently suffer from hidden rust that does not always manifest until it progresses. Inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for perish, as these components can degrade when a vehicle sits stationary. Given the recent failures before passes, a thorough check of the brake discs and calipers for binding or uneven wear is necessary to ensure issues which caused the previous failures were properly addressed and are not merely masked.
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WM03 ADX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
  • 72,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

WM03 ADX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Sept 2026, 09:49
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Hyundai Getz (WM03 ADX) between May 2024 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.

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WM03 ADX Mileage History

  1. 15/05/202451,600 mi
  2. 15/05/202451,600 mi
  3. 30/05/202562,413 mi+10,813 mi
  4. 04/06/202562,498 mi+85 mi
  5. 26/05/202672,546 mi+10,048 mi

Average of roughly 10,323 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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